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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Steps taken for the Cyber Safety of Women and Children
The Government has launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal  to enable public to report incidents pertaining to all types of cyber crimes, with a special focus on cyber-crimes against women and children. A toll-free number 155260 has been operationalised to assist lodging of online cyber complaints. The Government has established Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre  to provide a framework and eco-system for LEAs to deal with the cyber-crimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner.
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. States/UTs are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes including cyber-crime through their Law Enforcement Agencies . The LEAs take legal action as per provisions of law against the offenders. In addition, the Central Government supplements the initiatives of the State Governments through advisories and financial assistance. The Central Government also takes measures such as issuance of alerts/ advisories, capacity building/ training of law enforcement personnel/ prosecutors/ judicial officers, improving cyber forensic facilities and spreading awareness about cybercrimes.
The National Commission for Women , has organised webinars and consultations with stakeholders during the year 2020-21 to sensitize them on this issue. Similarly, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights  has reviewed and compiled the existing literature  on cyber safety brought out by different Departments/ Organizations along with the legal provisions regarding online safety with the objective of providing a comprehensive overview of different aspects of cyber safety. In addition, NCPCR issued an advisory dated 17.04.2020 to Secretaries, School Education Department of all States/UTs suggesting certain important considerations for schools/ institutions to be considered while planning online education for children.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Central Government will favorably consider the development projects proposed by Kerala: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
(Kochi: July 22, 2023
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale said that the Central Government will favorably consider the development projects proposed by Kerala as the Centre is committed to the welfare of all sections of people. The Union Minister, who was on a one-day visit to the State, was addressing the media at Ernakulam Govt Guest House today.
Shri Athawale said that the Government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been working for the welfare of all sections of the society irrespective of caste and religion and added that it is reflected in the successful implementation of Central Government Schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra, Ujjawala, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana.
Regarding implementing various Central Government Schemes in Kerala, the Minister said that till July 2023, under the Jan Dhan Yojana, 56, 42,000 bank accounts have been opened in the State. 1, 37, 49,000 people have been given loans under the PM Mudra scheme. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has benefitted 3, 41,000 people. 1, 15,000 houses had been constructed in urban areas in the State under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana . He also informed that 51, 86,000 people have benefited in Kerala through Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
When asked about Manipur, the Union Minister said that it is a sensitive issue and the Central Government is dealing with it very seriously. He appealed to all sections to maintain peace.
He also opined that the Kerala Chief Minister should take the initiative to call a meeting to address the issue of increasing atrocities against backward classes in Kerala. The Union Minister also held discussions with Ernakulam district administration regarding the progress of various developmental projects under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in the district.
Earlier, the Union Minister also inaugurated the Rozgar Mela held in Kochi.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal calls upon the Chartered Accountants of the country to think big and scale up
Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon the Chartered accountants of the country to think big and scale up to the global levels. Speaking at 73rd Chartered Accountants' Day Programme organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he said that we need a complete mindset change, a reset of ambitions in our profession. The companies should look at mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and larger ventures, and become world class, he added.
Shri Goyal said “When theICAIturns 75, can we look at having our first set of global world class chartered accountancy firms serving clients worldwide.” The Minister said that the institute must look at the world class ethics, technical know-off and stringent standards as it grows. He said that if we have to earn the goodwill, respect & trust of the world, we will need 100% credibility ingrained in every single one of us. Heurged each& every CA & CA student, as part of their collective responsibility to maintain the flag of the institute high. “We will do it, we can do it & we certainly are committed to doing it. For us to be a partner in the nation’s progress, we will all have to start seeing how we can be engaged in the startup ecosystem.”
Lauding the profession of CAs, Shri Goyal said that it is great to see a profession which is recognised & respected. There is a yearning for people to be Chartered Accountants. It has taken it upon itself to continue to serve the economy, carry out our professional duties & continue to educate our students. He said that the Institute has 72 years of accomplishments, achievements and trust. They have been in the service of the nation, service of business and contributing to the nation’s economy. He said “To me, the I.C.A.I should reflect Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, and Intellect.We are amongst the top accounting bodies in the world. The world has seen in our institute high standards of ethics, technical know-how& very stringent examination standards.”
Shri Goyal called upon the institute to be an active participant in the nation’s vaccination campaign, and play a role in helping people overcome vaccine hesitancyby generating awareness and even adopting a few villages or certain areas for providing the vaccination. He said that the vaccination drive is proceeding rapidly across the country.
Ministry of Power
NTPC achieves over 21.7 % growth in power generation in Q1 FY 23
Orissa's NTPC Talcher Kaniha  is the best-performing thermal power plant with 94.2% Plant Load Factor
NTPC group companies recorded a generation of 104.4 BU in the first quarter from April to June 2022, registering an increase of 21.7% from 85.8 BU generated in the corresponding quarter last year. In the month of June’22, generation was 34.8 BU, higher by 29.3% compared to 26.9 BU in June’21 indicating improved performance and an increase in demand for power in the current year.
NTPC Talcher Kaniha  in Orissa is the top performing thermal power plant with 94.2% Plant Load Factor  between April to June 2022. Overall Plant Load Factor of NTPC Coal stations was 80% from April to June 2022 vis-a-vis 69% in the same period last year, a testimony to the high levels of operational excellence and the expertise of NTPC in Operation and Maintenance of the power plants.
NTPC expanding its footprint in new business areas like green hydrogen, waste-to-energy and e-mobility. India’s largest power producer is also aiming 10 per cent reduction in net energy intensity by 2032. NTPC has become India's first energy company to declare its energy compact goals as part of the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy .
Besides power generation, NTPC has diversified into producing energy through cleaner and greener sources such as hydro, wind and solar and also Green Hydrogen solutions. The power major has also forayed into a variety of business areas including fuel cells, e-mobility and Waste-to-Energy.
The total installed capacity of the company is 69,134.20 MW having 23 coal-based, 7 gas based, 1 Hydro, 19 renewable energy projects. Under JV, NTPC has 9 coal-based, 4 gas based, 8 hydro and 5 renewable energy projects.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Measures taken by Government to moderate onion prices
The retail price of onion has shown marked increase from end of August 2020, though the price level was below that of last year till October 18. A sharp spike in prices of onion in past 10 days by Rs.11.56 per kilo has taken the all-India retail price of onion to Rs.51.95 per kilo which was 12.13% higher than the last year’s price of Rs.46.33 per kg.
The government on 14.09.2020 took a pre-emptive measure by announcing a ban on onion export to ensure availability to domestic consumers at reasonable rates during the lean season before the Kharif onion arrival. While the rate at which retail prices increase had been moderated to some extent, recent instances of heavy rain fall in the major growing districts of Maharashtra, Karntaka and Madhya Pradesh had caused damage to standing Kharif crop, stored onion and seed nurseries. These developments on the weather front have resulted in sharp increase in onion prices.
The government has built up onion buffer stock from the Rabi onion – 2020. In order to moderate prices, onion from the buffer stock is being released in calibrated manner from second half of September, 2020 to major mandis, to retail supplier such as Safal, Kendriya Bhandar & NCCF and also to State Governments. More will be done in the coming days.
To facilitate the import of onion, the government has, on 21.10.2020, relaxed the conditions for fumigation and additional declaration on Phytosanitary Certificate under the Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 for import upto December 15, 2020. The Indian High Commissions have been instructed in the relevant countries to contact the traders for pushing for greater imports of onions to the country. Such consignments of imported onions which arrive in Indian port without fumigation and endorsement to that effect on the PSC, would be fumigated in India by the importer through an accredited treatment provider. If Stem and Bulbs nematode  or onion maggot  is detected it would be eliminated through fumigation and the consignments to be released with no additional inspection fee. An undertaking will be obtained from the importers that the onion will be use only for consumption and not for propagation. Such consignments of onions for consumption will not be subjected to four times additional inspection fee on account of non compliance of conditions of import under the PQ order, 2003.
An estimated Kharif Crop of 37 LMT is also likely to start arriving in the Mandis that will give reprieve to the rising prices.
Ministry of Railways
Jiribam- Imphal Railway Line
Jiribam-Imphal  new line project had been included in Budget in 2003-04. The latest anticipated cost of the project is Rs. 12,264 crore. An expenditure of Rs. 10,089 crore has been incurred upto March, 2020 and an outlay of Rs. 800 crore has been provided for financial year 2020-21.
12km length from Jiribam to Vangaichungpao has been completed and commissioned in March, 2017 and work has been taken up in the available land.
Mining of 46 nos. tunnels out of total 47 tunnels have been completed. Mining of 47.40 km tunnel has been done during 2014-19, which is 110% more than tunnel mining done during 2009-14 .
5 out of 11 major bridges, 108 out of 128 minor bridges, 3 out of 5 Road Over Bridges  and 2 out of 12 Road Under Bridges  have been completed.
Completion of any Railway project depends on various factors like quick land acquisition by State Government, forest clearance by officials of forest department, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from various authorities, geological and topographical conditions of area, law and order situation in the area of project site, number of working months in a year for particular project site due to climatic conditions etc. and all these factors differ from project to project and affect the completion time of the project.
Jiribam-Imphal new line project is a challenging project in the hilly terrain of young Himalayas having 47 nos. tunnels, 156 nos. bridges including 141 metre high pier bridge etc. In addition, COVID-19 pandemic has also adversely affected the progress of the work at site. As such, firm completion time of the project cannot be ascertained at this stage.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Government of India is committed to welfare of unorganized workforce: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the Government of India is committed to welfare of unorganized workforce. Shri Modi further said that the participation of our unorganized labour brothers and sisters is very important in the development of the country.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"देश के विकास में हमारे असंगठित श्रमिक भाई-बहनों की भागीदारी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। ऐसे करोड़ों कामगारों के जीवन को आसान बनाने के लिए हमारी सरकार सदैव प्रयासरत रही है। इन योजनाओं से जहां उनकी सामाजिक सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित हुई है, वहीं महामारी के दौरान भी मदद के लिए कई और कदम उठाए गए।"
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Growth of Infrastructure Industries
The Government is continuously taking steps to boost industrial growth including infrastructure sector which includes putting in place a policy framework to create conducive business environment, strengthening infrastructure network and ensuring availability of required inputs. Foreign Direct Investment  policy and procedures have been simplified and liberalised progressively. The Government has also taken up a series of measures to improve Ease of Doing Business. The emphasis has been on simplification and rationalization of the existing rules and introduction of information technology to make governance more efficient and effective. Overall growth of the infrastructure industries is interplay of many factors such as capacity utilisation, investment cycle, seasonal factors, policy interventions, domestic and global growth outlook.
As per the Index of Eight Core Industries , the details of growth of index of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity for the year 2017-18 over the year 2016-17 are given in the table below:
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Growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries  
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Year
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Coal
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Crude Oil
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Natural Gas
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Refinery Products
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Fertilizers
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Steel
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|
Cement
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|
Electricity
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Overall Index
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2017-18
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2.6
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-0.9
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2.9
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4.6
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0.03
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5.6
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6.3
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5.3
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4.3
Source: Office of Economic Adviser, DIPP
The figures for 2017-18 are provisional.
Out of the eight core industries, Crude Oil production registered a decline in 2017-18. The production of crude oil declined due to various reasons which include less than envisaged production, natural decline due to mature fields and reservoir issues in some of the fields, shutdown taken for maintenance activities and rise of water cut.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, C. R. Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Attack on Armed Forces
The details of Terrorist Initiated Incidents  against the Army in Jammu & Kashmir and the North East  are as under:
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Year
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J&K
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North East
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2016
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09
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06
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2017
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23
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10
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2018
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54
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11
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2019 
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13
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05
One incident of a terrorist attack on the Air Force took place on the intervening night of 01/02 January, 2016 at Air Force Station Pathankot. No Indian naval ship or establishment has been attacked during the last three years.
While all such incidents are enquired into, the Ministry of Defence constituted a committee under Lt Gen  Philip Campose to enquire into the incident at Air Force Station Pathankot and to recommend remedial measures to strengthen security of various military establishments across the country. Based on the Committee's recommendations, various measures including strengthening of physical security through layered defence and perimeter security, deployment of Quick Reaction Teams, use of airborne platforms etc. for security of defence installations have been instituted. Periodical review of the security arrangements based on threat assessment to devise suitable measures are adopted to counter such threats.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Meeting of European Union delegation with Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry held
Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized that Indian Railways is making rapid strides with focus on large infrastructure projects and ‘Make in India’ for new products and technologies
An India-European Union Seminar on Common Rail Issues was also held between Indian Railways and a high-level delegation of European Union’s Mobility & Transport Division
A delegation led by Ms Violeta Bulc, Commissioner, Mobility & Transport in European Union met Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal and Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, today at Rail Bhawan. During the meeting, Ms. Violeta Bulc while appreciating the gains made by interaction between Indian Railways and European Union in last two years advocated for a more proactive approach especially towards developing a long term Indian Railways – European Union partnership with focus on digitization, green transport, European Union -Asia rail links and shared innovations.
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal thanked the Commissioner and her delegation for the excellent discussions and emphasized that Indian Railways is making rapid strides with focus on large infrastructure projects and intends to focus on ‘Make in India’ for new products and technologies from European Union so as to create investment & employment opportunities for Indian people. Shri Goyal further pointed out that Indian Railways is looking for investment but would like the same to come without tied conditions. Both sides agreed to work on the gains made by the seminar held between Indian Railways & European Union and further develop the relationship for more tangible gains in future.
The India-European Union Seminar on Common Rail Issues was held yesterday between Indian Railways and a high-level delegation of European Union’s Mobility & Transport Division, Standardization Division and other Experts with focus on Railway Reforms and Regulations, Railway Safety and Technology , Procurement & Standardization and Digitization and Innovation. Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav while inaugurating the seminar highlighted Indian Railways’ impetus on infrastructure works in view of capacity constraints being faced by Indian Railways. Shri Yadav stressed the need for continuous cooperation between India and European Union in above areas of mutual interest.
The European Union delegation was led by Ms Elizabeth Werner, Director Land Transport in European Union Mobility & Transport Division. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. R N Singh, Principal Executive Director/Infrastructure in Ministry of Railways. During the meeting, presentations were made by the both European Union and Indian sides and future areas for further cooperation were deliberated.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Celebrate Dussehra with Jawans in Drass
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir on October 14 and 15, 2021.
On October 14, 2021, the President will perform Sindhu Darshan puja at Sindhu Ghat, Leh. He will also interact with troops at Udhampur in the evening.
On October 15, 2021, the President will pay tributes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass and interact with officers and jawans.
Ministry of Power
NTPC pays 30% paid-up equity share capital as Final Dividend for FY 2022-23
NTPC Ltd., India's leading power generation company, has announced the payment of its final dividend for the financial year 2022-23. The final dividend payment is for an amount of Rs. 2908.99 crore, constituting 30.00% of the paid-up equity share capital of NTPC Limited.
With this, the total dividend disbursed for FY 2022-23 stands at an impressive Rs. 7,030.08 crore, being 41% of the Profit After Tax  for the financial year.
This marks the 30th consecutive year in which the company has distributed dividends, underscoring its dedication to providing consistent returns to its investors.
As a key player in the Indian energy sector, NTPC Ltd. continues to drive excellence, sustainable growth, and shareholder satisfaction through its strategic initiatives and robust financial performance.
President's Secretariat
President of India pays homage to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on his Birth Anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former President of India on his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The President, officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Chairman, NCSK discusses various issues of Safai Karamcharis of NDMC With Chairman, NDMC
Distributes Reinforced Prior Learning  Certificates to 25 Safai Karamcharis of NDMC and unveils newly acquired wheel barrows
Shri Manhar Valji Bhai Zala, Chairman of of National Commission for SafaiKaramcharis  along with the MemberSmt. Manju Dilermet Shri Naresh Kumar, Chairman and other senior officers of New Delhi Municipal Council  at NDMC Headquarters today to discuss various issues of Safai Karamcharis and follow up action by NDMC on Commission’s earlier recommendations/directions. Shri Naresh Kumar, Chairman, NDMC briefed them about the new initiatives and steps taken by the Council for the welfare of the Safai Karamcharis. Representatives of SafaiKaramcharis of the Council were also present in the meeting.
ShriZala and Smt. Manju Diler distributed Reinforced Prior Learning  certificates to 25 Safai Karamcharis of NDMC. They also unveiled the newly acquired wheel barrows which will simplify the work of the Safai Karamcharis.
Shri Zala raised the issue of exploitation of contractual Safai Karamcharis by their contractors and exhorted the council to explore the possibility of direct hiring of Safai Karamcharis on contract basis instead of leaving them at the mercy of the unscrupulous contractors. He also expressed his dismay at the large number of compassionate appointment cases pending in the Council due to ceiling of 5% on such appointment. In this regard, he suggested the Council to pursue the matter with the Central Government for seeking relaxation of this condition in the case of Safai Karamcharis. After listening to the demands of the Safai Karamcharis present in the meeting, Shri Zala directed the Council for converting Temporary Muster Roll workers into Regular Muster Roll and Regular Muster Roll into Permanent workers. A demand for allotment of houses by the Council was also made by the Safai Karamcharis. In this regard, while acknowledging the shortage of accommodation with the Council, Shri Zala advised the Safai Karamcharis to acquire their own houses under Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana. The Chairman and Member of the Commission also impressed upon the Council to provide necessary safety kits/gears to the Safai Karamcharis to carry out their job.